

The Long and The Short Of It
Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman
A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.
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May 18, 2021 • 17min
138. Challenge Assumptions
An experience Pete had last week inspired him and Jen to challenge their assumptions about themselves, each other, and the ways of the world around them.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we experiment with challenging our own assumptions?Why might assumptions be made in the first place?What actions can we take to continually challenge, experiment, and grow?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

May 11, 2021 • 17min
137. Other People's Stories
A gift that Jen received from her community inspired this week's episode, as she and Pete unpack the link between memorable stories and empathy.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What makes an interaction memorable?How does empathy impact stories and memories?How might we show up, knowing that any moment we may have the ability to change someone's life?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

May 4, 2021 • 19min
136. Multi-Hyphenates
Jen and Pete noodle on a word that has been trending lately: multi-hyphenatesSpecifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a multi-hyphenate?What might be the benefits of having varied interests and proficiencies?Is Jen a multi-hyphenate? Is Pete?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Apr 27, 2021 • 16min
135. I Got Nothin'
This week, Jen and Pete dive in to a phrase that they often utter before sitting down to record a podcast episode: "I got nothin'."Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might Jen and Pete lean on that saying to begin recording?What does Pete do to get himself started on a project? And Jen?How might establishing a practice help with creating the freedom to think out loud?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Apr 20, 2021 • 19min
134. Breaking Streaks
Pete has broken a streak, and he and Jen noodle on why it may be difficult to get back on track, and come up with different ways to recover a good habit.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might cause a break down in a good routine?Why might it be difficult to get back into the swing of a healthy habit?What are some different ways of getting back on track toward attaining goals?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Apr 13, 2021 • 16min
133. Accomplishments
Jen noodles on the subject of accomplishments one year after bringing her business online, and Pete reveals a process for reflecting on past achievements.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How are individual and collaborative accomplishments different, and similar?What might accomplishments for? What new Pete-inspired reflection practice will Jen be picking up very soon?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Apr 6, 2021 • 14min
132. How
Pete and Jen thrash about how they do things, and how those "how's" contribute to their overall happiness and purpose.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is it important to think about how we are achieving our why?Why might building a team be beneficial to how you develop and create work?How might specifically crafting your "how's" help you to be happier in what you're doing?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Mar 30, 2021 • 15min
131. Holding Patterns
Pete is currently stuck in a holding pattern, and using many metaphors he and Jen thrash about the journey of having projects in midair.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a holding pattern, and when does it occur?Why is there tension when a project is on its way?How are freelancers and self-employed people particularly effected by holding patterns?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Mar 23, 2021 • 19min
130. Letting Go
In this throwback episode, Jen and Pete noodle on letting go, both materially and emotionally.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why does the process of letting go require such emotional labor?What are some processes by which one might let go of physical or emotional belongings?When deciding whether to let something go, ask: do you love it? Do you need it? Do you use it?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Mar 16, 2021 • 17min
129. What's Next?
Jen and Pete noodle on what's next, as businesses start to reopen and "hybrid" work environments begin to form.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might businesses reopen effectively, in a post-pandemic world?What aspects of business environments are being discussed now that weren't being discussed twelve months ago?Are the decisions that we're making right now going to serve where we want to be one year from now, two years from now?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).